The results of last year’s food criminality are in. Here, Professor Chris Elliott shares his biggest concerns about the trends he’s noticed, including the increase in organisation and direct threat to public health. Credit: Europol Operation OPSON, the joint Europol–INTERPOL crackdown on counterfeit and substandard food and drink, has since its inception in 2011 become …
Ben’s Original has recalled limited US batches of three rice products after small, naturally occurring stones were found in certain packs. Credit: The Image Party / Shutterstock.com Ben’s Original has initiated a voluntary recall in the United States of three Ready Rice products after the discovery of small, naturally occurring stones in limited batches. In …
Foreverland opens Puglia facility to boost cocoa-free chocolate production, helping food makers tackle cocoa shortages and rising costs. Credit: Foreverland Foreverland has opened its first production facility in Puglia, Southern Italy, to produce Choruba, its next-generation cocoa-free chocolate alternative. The new plant allows us to work hand in hand with manufacturers, speed up recipe development, …
Fast food chain Wendy’s has unveiled Project Fresh, a global strategy built on four pillars to modernise operations, enhance performance and boost profitability. Credit: Ian Dewar Photography / Shutterstock.com The Wendy’s Company has announced Project Fresh, a comprehensive strategy focused on growth, operational excellence and long-term shareholder value. Execution is underway and we are confident …
Nestlé and the World Farmers’ Organisation announce a “first of its kind” partnership to champion regenerative agriculture and farmer-led solutions to climate change. Nestlé and the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) have announced a new partnership aimed at strengthening food system resilience as the impacts of climate change intensify. Farmers are facing the challenges of climate …
Tariffs on the US beer market could squeeze craft breweries, hike prices and hand multinationals a bigger share, researchers warn. The US beer market faces upheaval under Trump-era tariffs, with new research suggesting multinational brewers could benefit at the expense of independent craft producers. A study published in Food Policy argues that while tariffs on …
Westfalia Fruit is pioneering precision breeding with AI and genetics to develop resilient, consumer-driven avocado varieties for global markets. The future of the avocado could look very different, thanks to Westfalia Fruit’s innovative precision breeding programme in South Africa. At its research and development hub in Tzaneen, the global avocado company has planted more than …
Tesco and Bakkavor have introduced a Finest Indian Banquet ready-meal range, celebrating Britain’s curry tradition for National Curry Week 2025. Tesco has launched a new Indian Banquet range under its Finest label, developed in partnership with Bakkavor, to mark National Curry Week (6–13 October 2025). National Curry Week has been celebrated in the UK since …
The 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission report urges global food systems transformation to save lives, halve emissions and restore equity within planetary limits. Global food systems transformation could prevent 15 million premature deaths every year, according to the new EAT-Lancet Commission report released today. The report, described as the most comprehensive scientific assessment of global food systems …
US food delivery giant DoorDash has finalised its £2.9 billion takeover of Deliveroo, pledging continuity and growth for UK stakeholders. DoorDash has officially arrived in the UK following the completion of its £2.9 billion takeover of Deliveroo, sanctioned this week by the High Court. At a hearing on Tuesday, Sir Alastair Norris described the deal …